I DO NOT OWN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON CHARACTERS

SECOND CHANCE

Hiccup was silent as he sat at the table in the Great Hall in silence, a map of the Red Death's island laid out in front of him. He was silent as he chewed on the end of his pencil, making sure everything was designed perfectly. He looked up when he felt a hand on his shoulder. Asa stood behind him, dressed in her normal riding gear. She gave him a small smile before she leaned down and gently kissed him.

"Still thinking everything over?" she questioned softly.

"Yes. I don't want to lose anyone else." He explained in silence. She nodded as she leaned down and scratched Toothless' head. He gave a small purr like growl before he laid his head back at Hiccup's feet, closing his eyes.

"Why don't you two take a break? Toothless looks like he wants to go for a ride." She suggested with a small smile. Toothless instantly jerked his head up. Hiccup looked down at him and laughed before he nodded. He rolled up the map and put it in the saddle bag. He climbed on Toothless' saddle and had barley strapped himself in when Toothless dashed out the large doors.

"Have fun!" Asa yelled, waving her hand smiling when the boys took to the skies. She leaned against the wall smiling, watching as her husband and his best friend soared through the sky. She glanced to her side when someone walked up. She frowned, raising an eyebrow when the blonde haired Berkian stood next to her. Her axe was in her hand as she glared at the red-haired night fury rider.

"Can I help you?" Asa asked softly confused.

"How did you brainwash him? How could you? He should have come home. He shouldn't have married you and he shouldn't be a father. He shouldn't be….he shouldn't have…" Astrid fumbled around her words. Asa stood up straight glaring at her angered. She jerked the dagger from her sleeve and gripped it tight.

"Stop and think before you finish that sentence! Insult me. Fine. Insult my husband or my marriage? That just irritates me. But you insult my two-year-old daughter it's more than me you have to deal with! It's a very pissed off chief and two night furies." She snapped. She stabbed her dagger into the wall before she turned and walked away. Astrid stood frowning. She crossed her arms watching the chieftess. She grumbled before she went to find Stoick. He was standing on the beach in silence, watching as Toothless and Hiccup as they flew in the sky. Astrid walked over and stood beside her in silence.

"That beast is clearly something special to him." Stoick sighed softly. He couldn't believe his son had created all of this. The strike tribe was something that was close to his son's heart.

"You know…if things had been different. Hiccup was supposed to marry you." he explained. Astrid only looked up at the chief. She sighed, knowing that thinking his son was dead had taken a toll on him. She nodded before turning back to watch the boy and his dragon. She frowned when she didn't see them. There was a thud as someone landed behind them.

"Can I help the two of you?" came a voice. Astrid turned around and saw Liam. He was sitting atop his Nadder watching them in silence. He still didn't trust them but wouldn't go against his chief's orders.

"No. Just watching my son." Stoick stated with a frown. Liam went to retort when Hiccup landed beside him. Toothless gave a greeting growl as Hiccup climbed off.

"Liam, have you finished with drawing up the plans for the larger catapult?" He questioned. Liam nodded and turned to his chief.

"Alright. Gather up some of the other villagers to gather the supplies that you're going to need to build it. I need to talk with my father about something than I will meet you at the forge." Hiccup explained. Liam nodded and took to the skies. Hiccup turned to his father and Astrid.

"I am going to need a favor from you guys. I don't have enough riders and am going to need the extra help. As much as I trust my people, many of them are too scared to ride a dragon. Live with them, yes. Ride them, no. Fishlegs has already connected with the Gronkle you guys used to get here. The twins with the Zippleback. Astrid I have a blue Nadder I think you would work well with." He explained.

"I don't like the idea of my Vikings on the backs of dragons." Stoick objected.

"I like the idea. I don't want to be on the ground while there are others in the sky fighting harder than us." Astrid interrupted. Hiccup glanced at her and smirked.

"Well than come on. She's in our training arena." He stated. He walked beside Toothless, walking in the direction of a large arena. Astrid stood silently as he walked over to a door and opened it. A beautiful blue and yellow Nadder ran out, racing around the arena. Hiccup laughed, smiling. The dragon was one he and Asa had rescued from dragon trappers. He had worked hard to train her so all Astrid had to do was work to earn her trust.

"I'm going to leave you here to bond while I go work on the catapult." He explained. Astrid nodded, not taking her eyes off the beautiful dragon. He stood at the door, watching her. A small smile graced his lips as he watched her. He remembered she was always so energetic and full of spirit.

"Hiccup!" A voice called. He jumped knowing Asa was probably looking for him. He ran out of the arena and nearly tripped over Toothless' tail. He looked around and spotted Asa over by the forge with Heather. He walked over and gently kissed Asa's cheek.

"Hiccup, Fishlegs is working with some of the other's over on the cliffs. I was just about to go and join them." Heather explained.

"Alright. We don't need much on rocks. Because the fight is mainly going to be on dragon back. Asa and I have the two fastest dragons. You're the one going to be in charge of keeping everyone out of danger." Hiccup explained. Asa leaned against him, listening in silence. She smiled, watching at how easily he was able to give orders.

"I'll be happy when this is all over." Heather sighed before she climbed on Windshear. Both the chief and his wife nodded in agreement.

For several days, Hiccup worked in the forge with Liam. He was leaned over the fire in the forge alone. He wasn't wearing his dragon riding gear, wearing his regular black pants. His red shirt was thrown over the chair as sweat beaded down his skin. He didn't see Astrid walk in as he reached, grabbing a hammer. Astrid stopped in her tracks, staring at him. She blushed, looked at his muscles.

"H-h-hey H-H-Hiccup." She stuttered. He glanced over his shoulder and saw her. He stood up straight and stretched. Astrid quickly looked away blushing.

"Can I help you?" he asked, grabbing his shirt. He silently whipped his hands off on it before tossing it aside, grabbing the hammer.

"I was just wondering where you were. I saw Asa and Sylvia in the dining hall." She stated.

"I have to finish the connecting rod for Toothless. His old one is getting rusted and I can't have it snapping during the battle." He explained. He raised an eyebrow when he noticed Astrid was staring at his bare skin. It was not uncommon for him to work in the forge with his shirt off. It often got too hot. Astrid slowly walked over and touched a scar that graced his arm.

"I got it when I first got here. Fell off Toothless and landed in the forest." He explained pulling away. He silently grabbed the connecting rod and whistled for Toothless. The black dragon ran in and sat in front of Hiccup. The young chief knelt down and began to work on replacing the old one.

"Don't think I like the idea of you staring at my husband with his shirt off." Asa stated, walking up. Hiccup glanced at her and smirked. He knew she was only teasing since most people had seen him with his shirt off. He sat beside Toothless with his legs crossed.

"Everything is ready. We just have to wait." He explained. Asa nodded and glanced at Shimmer as the albino night fury poked her head in. Toothless gave her a small growl before he stood up. He growled, looking towards the sky. Hiccup stood up quickly frowning. He ran over and touched him.

"What is it bud?" he questioned. He looked towards the sky, seeing the sun was beginning to set. Something had Toothless on edge.

"What's wrong with that beast?" Stoick asked walking up. Hiccup was about to answer when Snotlout ran up.

"We have a problem. My father took one of the ships." He explained, crossing his arms.

"That's not that bad." Astrid stated. Hiccup took his shirt from Asa and pulled it on. He stopped when he heard the next part. He jerked his shirt on and glared at his cousin.

"What do you mean he took the ship with the catapult?!" He thundered. Asa growled, annoyed.

"Looks like the plan can't wait any longer. Heather get the riders ready. Stoick gather your men." Hiccup ordered before he ran towards his hut.

Well there is that chapter. Sorry it took so long. I was at church camp and didn't have access to my computer or internet. But here is the next chapter. Hope you enjoyed. Until Next time,

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